Paint for shoes? Many people don't even know such a thing exists. Well doesn't the shoe come from the factory already printed? Uh, yes in many cases. But for the millions of people who would like to add their personal touch to their footwear there are numerous brands of shoe paints available on the market.
Now not just any old paint will do for your absolutely amazing new painted shoes. Did you know that the best paint is one made specifically for the type of fabric your shoe is made from? For instance, if your shoe is leather, then you need to check the paint label to see if your paint is suited for the material. There are some paint pens on the market that are developed specifically for leather while others are designed for use on fabric or canvas type shoes.
Some folks also choose to use fabric dyes, especially for uniformity when coloring shoes for a group function like a bridal party. But even this can get real jazzy if you want to take your shoe to another level of design by adding other paints to the design.
There are also some artists who experiment with different types of paint on a variety of surfaces but if you are new to the art of shoe painting then it is safer to stick to the paints that were specifically designed for shoes. These paints can be flat and smooth to touch or raised for a multi-dimensional look. They are also available in opaque or translucent finishes. In any event, fabulous designs can be created with either style paint.
In addition to the texture, the shoe paint which is essentially fabric paint, comes in a broad range of colors, shades and finishes. If you love soft colors, look for the pastel selection. There's also glossy for the vibrant in your face, bold designs; pearlized, glitter and even metallic for the little zing you want to add to your shoe.
These paints can be applied with just about any creative instrument you may have on hand. A sponge, a paint brush, sprayed, your fingers or even squeezed directly from the container. The effects are also numerous. What you do with your paint for shoes is limited only by your creativity or sense of adventure.
When painting on shoes keep in mind that it's only paint and if you don't like it, then when it dries paint over it again. Each time you paint you will learn something new and improve your techniques. If you are a little timid, that's okay too. Practice painting on a similar piece of fabric to your shoe.
Buy a bunch of inexpensive sneakers or paint or your old ones. Whatever ones you choose to paint on though, you should ensure that it is clean first. Not all paint completely covers stains or dirt. But in the event that you do need to cover a few unattractive spots, use an opaque white primer as a base coat for your design. Then paint your designs on top of that when it has completely dried.
Teri M. Bethel specializes in creating painted fabrics for designers as well as teaching do-it-yourselfers how to paint fabrics with texture. She is the designer of Teri Monique Handbags, a line of custom made art purses for ladies.
Visit us at: http://www.paintwithtexture.com/paint-on-shoes-paint-for-shoes/
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